Electric Training Collars

Floppy Ears is moving along with his/her new training regimen. Obedience has been taught and now is being demanded. “Because I said so” may work on your children, but only elicits a blank stare from the Floppinator. Where do we go from here?

Well, Floppy Ears needs to be introduced to his/her new electric friend. No, its not a television with that fancy DVD. It’s not a radio with a book on tape. Floppy needs to meet the electric training collar. There are many models out there so take heed in purchasing the model and manufacturer that works for you.

Once the collar has been fitted, work with Floppy for a few days on each command. Make sure that Floppy has no doubt what you are asking with each command. Now use the collar to reinforce the command “Sit.” When Floppy understands, due to proper timing, what the command and consequences for disobeying are move onto the command “Here.” Again, work with Floppy until you have your obedient, desired response.

If Floppy’s fearless leader and head trainer is a novice find a good book or DVD to assist in the correct timing and application of your electric request for performance.